awards

An Award Winning Multi-Disciplinary Company

At Menkes, we are committed to creating quality and innovative living environments that enhance any life story. Brilliant architecture, exceptional interior design and luxurious amenities come standard with every Menkes home. And because of this, Menkes is continuously recognized by a myriad of awards associations including Tarion, Summit International Awards and the BOMA Awards.

Recent Awards

Past Awards

2019

AWARD
RECIPIENT

LEED Canada - EBOM Gold

5500-5600 Explorer

BOMA BEST

25 York

BOMA Toronto - Earth Award

Kennedy Matheson Industrial Complex

BOMA Toronto - Earth Award

25 York

BOMA Toronto - TOBY Award

25 York

Canada Green Building Council - National Green Building Award ? Existing Building category

4711 Yonge

HOOPP LEAP 2019 - Sustainable Achiever Award 1st Place

5550 & 5570 Explorer Drive

HOOPP LEAP 2019 - Sustainable Achiever Award 2nd Place

4711 Yonge

HOOPP LEAP 2019 - Sustainable Achiever Award 3rd Place

25 York

HOOPP LEAP 2019 - Sustainable Operator Award

4711 Yonge

HOOPP LEAP 2019 – Water Winner Award

25 York

2018

AWARD
RECIPIENT

Fitwell Certified (First in Canada)

25 York Street

FITWELL CERTIFIED

4711 Yonge Street

BOMA BESt - Platinum (95%)

4711 YONGE STREET

Nationals Silver Award for Best Radio Commercial/Campaign

Menkes TO Campaign

BILD AWARD - BEST NEW COMMUNITY BUILT

HARBOUR PLAZA AND ONE YORK

Tarion Homeowners’ Choice Awards - High-Rise Finalist

High-Rise

BOMA Toronto - Certificate of Excellence

4711 Yonge

BOMA Toronto ? Certificate of Excellence

5500, 5520, 5550, 5570, 5560, 5580 & 5600 Explorer Drive

ENERGY STAR® Certified

4711 Yonge

HOOPP LEAP Forward Pitch

One York

HOOPP LEAP Sustainability Achiever

5580 Explorer

BOMA BESt - Gold

Kennedy Matheson Industrial Complex

BOMA Canada ? Net Zero Challenge Most Improved Award

4711 Yonge

2017

AWARD
RECIPIENT

HOOPP LEAP 2017 - Energy Saver Award

4711 Yonge Street

HOOPP LEAP 2017 - Waste Minimizer Award

5500 EXPLORERE DRIVE

BOMA International TOBY Award - Industrial Office Buildings

Kennedy Matheson Industrial Complex

LEED Platinum Certification

One York

HOOPP 2017 LEAP - Ricoh Canada - Tenant Leader Award

5520 Explorer Drive

2016

AWARD
RECIPIENT

BOMA Toronto TOBY Award - Industrial Office Buildings

Kennedy Matheson Industrial Complex

BILD Award - Best Model Home

Pears on the Avenue

BOMA Canada Earth Award - 500,000 - 1 Million sf.

25 York Street

BOMA Canada TOBY Award - Industrial Office Buildings

Kennedy Matheson Industrial Complex

BOMA Certificate of Building & Management Excellence

Kennedy Matheson Industrial Complex

HOOPP LEAP 2016 - Waste Minimizer

5500 Explorere Drive

LEED - EBOM

5550 & 5570 Explorer Drive

Green Development Leadership Award of Excellence

The Enclaves of Upper Canada

BOMA Toronto Earth Award - 500,000 - 1 Million sf.

25 York Street

BOMA BESt Gold

5500, 5520, 5550, 5570, 5580 & 5600 Explorer Drive

BOMA BESt Certified

5560 Explorer Drive

2015

AWARD
RECIPIENT

BOMA BESt - Platinum (95%)

25 York Street

50 Year BILD Membership Award

Menkes Developments

HOOPP LEAP Award - Collaboration Tenant Leader Award and Building Performance Energy Saver

4711 Yonge Street

BOMA BESt - Level 2

5655 Kennedy & 550-570 Matheson Blvd

BOMA BESt - Level 3

4711 Yonge Street

Civic Action/Race to Reduce - Energy Star Award (Scored 98)

25 York Street

Race to Reduce - Building Performance Award (Greater than 10% Reduction) Score of 12.69%

25 York Street

RCO Gold - Gold Waste Minimization Award - HVAC Filter Replacement Program (Special Program)

4711 Yonge Street

Race to Reduce - Greatest Energy Reduction Award

5500, 5580 & 5600 Explorer Drive

Race to Reduce - Lowest Energy Used Award

5600 Explorer Drive

2014

AWARD
RECIPIENT

HOOPP LEAP Award - Building Performance Sustainability Award

25 York Street

HOOPP LEAP Award - Commercial Tenant Leader Award – PepsiCo

5550 Explorer Drive

Race to Reduce Energy Star - Engagement Award (Scored 96)

25 York Street

RCO Gold 3R Certified

25 York Street

RCO Gold 3R Certified

4711 Yonge Street

RCO Silver

AeroCentre Mississauga

HOOPP LEAP Award - Sustainability Innovator Award

4711 Yonge Street

2013

AWARD
RECIPIENT

BOMA BESt Level 2

5500, 5520 , 5580 & 5600 Explorer Drive

BOMA BESt Level 3

5550 & 5560 Explorer Drive

BOMA Certificate of Building & Management Excellence

25 York Street

BOMA Toronto TOBY Award - 500,000 - 1 Million sf.

25 York Street

BOMA Canada National TOBY Award - 500,000 - 1 Million sf.

25 York Street

Partners in Project Green People Power Challenge

4711 Yonge Street

Race to Reduce Greatest Energy Reduction Award

5600 Explorer Drive

Race to Reduce Energy Star - Engagement Award (Scored 95)

25 York Street

Race to Reduce Lowest Energy Used Award

4711 Yonge Street

2012

AWARD
RECIPIENT

Partners in Project Green Sustainability Award for Employee Engagement in Sustainability Office

4711 Yonge Street

LEED Platinum (EB:O&M)

25 York Street

BOMA Canada National Earth Award

25 York Street

HOOPP LEAP Award Energy and Carbon Performance Certificate

25 York Street

HOOPP LEAP Award “Top Ten Award Winner”

25 York Street

RCO Gold

25 York Street

RCO Gold

5500, 5520, 5560, 5580 & 5600 Explorer Drive

BOMA BESt level 4, (91%)

25 York Street

Race to Reduce “Engagement Award”

25 York Street

Race to Reduce “Reducing Energy Use in the Toronto Region’s Office building by 10% by 2014”

25 York Street

RCO Facilities Gold

4711 Yonge Street

NAIOP REX Award ? Office Development of the Year

5550 & 5570 Explorer Drive

2011

AWARD
RECIPIENT

Community of the Year - Durham HBA Awards of Excellence

Menkes Somerset Homes Ltd.

PLATINUM Award

4711 Yonge Street

RCO - ICI Facilities Platinum

5500-5600 Explorer Drive

BOMA BESt Level 3

4711 Yonge Street

NAIOP REX Award ? Green Award of the Year

5550 & 5570 Explorer Drive

2010

AWARD
RECIPIENT

OHBA Awards of Distinction - Best New Home Sales Office

Pears on the Avenue

Tarion Awards of Excellence - Finalist

One Sherway Tower Two (High-Rise Category)

RCO - Waste Minimization Gold Award

4711 Yonge Street

2009

AWARD
RECIPIENT

RCO - Waste Minimization Gold Award

4711 Yonge Street

BOMA BESt Level 2

5520 Explorer Drive

2008

AWARD
RECIPIENT

NAIOP Lifetime Achievement Award

Mr. Murray Menkes

Boma Certificate of Building and Management Excellence

5520 5580 & 5600 Explorer Drive

RCO - Waste Minimization Gold Award

4711 Yonge Street

2007

AWARD
RECIPIENT

NAHB National Sales & Marketing Council - Best Urban Sales Centre

Pears on the Avenue

BOMA - Certificate of Building & Management Excellence

4711 Yonge Street

BOMA - Certificate of Building & Management Excellence

Aerocentre

BOMA - Go Green Plus Certification

4711 Yonge Street

BOMA - Go Green Plus Certification

Canadian Interiors Best of Canada Design Competition Winner

Canadian Interiors Best of Canada Design Competition Winner

Lumiere Condominiums on Bay - Sales Office

ARIDO Award of Merit

Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto - Presentation Gallery

Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) Silver Award

4711 Yonge Street

2006

AWARD
RECIPIENT

REX Awards - Office Lease of the Year

25 York Street (Telus Tower)

Certified Professional Master Build Distinction

Rescon (Member)

Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) Silver Award

4711 Yonge Street

2005

AWARD
RECIPIENT

BOMA Certificate of Environmental Excellence

4711 Yonge Street

2004

AWARD
RECIPIENT

BOMA Certificate of Building & Management Excellence

4711 Yonge Street

Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Mr. Murray Menkes

2002

AWARD
RECIPIENT

GTHBA Home Builder Awards - Best Project Signage

Menkes Condominium Residences

SAM Award - Best Project Signage

Ultima

2001

AWARD
RECIPIENT

ICSC - Innovative design and Construction of a New Project

Empress Walk

1989

AWARD
RECIPIENT

Urban Design Award of Merit

Place Nouveau